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3i Group

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3i Group is an international investment company headquartered in London with two complementary business lines: Private Equity and Infrastructure. The firm invests in mid-market companies across Europe and North America, deploying capital through an established global platform and generating returns for shareholders and co-investors.

The Private Equity business focuses on acquiring and developing mid-market companies through an active approach to value creation, combining industry knowledge with operational involvement. The Infrastructure business operates in parallel, targeting similar return objectives across the infrastructure sector. Both divisions leverage the firm's international platform and governance infrastructure to support portfolio performance.

3i's investment approach centres on active management and value creation across its portfolio companies. The firm operates through a structured organisational model with global offices supporting its European and North American investment activities, reflecting a commitment to direct engagement with portfolio assets and stewardship of capital.

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